Maintenance Engineer

Ambitions Personnel; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer for their client in Newark. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving a fast-paced production site, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have mechanical and electrical experience and a relevant Engineering qualification. The role offers a salary of £45,000 pa along with 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or holds a relevant Engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and production issues.
• Support site-wide engineering improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance

Problem-solving ability

Team player

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Must have both Mechanical and electrical experience level 3)

Location: Outskirts of Newark. Must have own transport due to the location.

4 on 4 off days and nights – 6am to 6pm then 6pm to 6am. Salary £45,000 pa

33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

We’re currently seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background and a solutions-focused mindset to play a key role in maintaining, developing, and improving our fast-paced production site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency across all production lines and equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns and production issues, ensuring continuous operation of the factory.
• Support site-wide engineering improvement projects, driving reliability and performance across the plant.
• Collaborate closely with Production and other departments to ensure maintenance priorities align with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, food safety, and company standards at all times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene in all engineering areas.
• Monitor, track and report on all breakdowns, incidents, and engineering tasks using the correct reporting systems.
• Optimise usage of the engineering stores to reduce costs and minimise waste.
• Support the supervision and safety of external contractors working on engineering projects.
• Proactively identify and recommend plant improvements and efficiency gains.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Apprentice-trained or holds a relevant Engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (preferably with hands-on experience).
• Strong understanding of health & safety, risk assessments, and working in a safety-first culture.
• Computer literate (comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintenance systems).
• A motivated team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills – both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to lead by example and promote safe working practices.
• Flexibility to support other areas of the site and work varied shifts if required.

Ready to Apply?

To take the next step in your career:

Please call Jenna on 01636 611320 or email your CV to [e-mail]